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Rockwell Test Preparation Materials | Test-Ready Solutions Pack What one specific category of the property of hardness do the Rockwell and Brinell hardness testers use and measure, How is it measured - answer - Resistance to penetration is the one category utilized by the Rockwell and Brinell testers. The depth of penetration is measured when the major load is removed on the Rockwell tester, and the diameter of the impression is measured to determine a Brinell hardness number. State the relationship that exists between hardness and tensile strength - answer - As the hardness of a metal increases, the strength increases. Explain which scale, major load, and penetrator should be used to test a block of tungsten carbide on the Rockwell tester - answer - The A scale and a Brale marked "A" with a major load of 60 kgf should be used to test a tungsten carbide block. Why can't the steel ball be used on the Rockwell tester to test the harder steels - answer - It would become deformed or flattened and give an incorrect reading. When testing with the Rockwell superficial tester, is the same Brale used on the A, C, and D scales, Explain - answer - No. The Brale used with the Rockwell superficial tester is always marked or prefixed with the letter N. The 1/16-in. ball penetrator used for the Rockwell superficial tester is different from that used for the B, F, and G scales. True or false - answer - False. The ball penetrator is the same for all the scales using the same diameter ball. What is the diamond spot anvil used for - answer - The diamond spot anvil is used for superficial testing on the Rockwell tester. When used, it does not become indented, as is the case when using the spot anvil. How does roughness on the specimen to be tested affect the test results - answer - Roughness will give less-accurate results than would a smooth surface. How does decarburization affect the test results - answer - The surface "skin" would be softer than the interior of the decarburized part. What does a curved surface do to the test results - answer - A curved surface will give inaccurate readings. On the Brinell tester, what load should be used for testing steel - answer - A 3000-kg weight would be used to test specimens on the Brinell tester. What size ball penetrator is generally used on a Brinell tester - answer - A 10-mm steel ball is usually used on the Brinell tester.